There are many types of bonds required by Customs & Border Protection (CBP) for various reasons. Most Customs bonds, overall, are Activity Code 1 Import Bonds. The import bond is required by CBP from all importers in order to clear entries through Customs. An importer may file a “Single Entry” import bond or a “Continuous” import bond.

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Formerly known as the Interstate Commerce Commission bond, or ICC Bond, the Freight Broker bond is required to legally operate as a transportation broker. These bonds are also commonly known as BMC-84, and property broker surety bonds -Freight Broker/ICC bond Application